The Gregson + Music Co-op Fundraiser
Age Range: 18+
The Gregson Centre and Lancaster Music Co-op are joining forces in a celebration of local bands and music.
Join legendary Mod Punk outfit The Convulsions, synth-driven new wave band Telex Sun, originals band Hellen and the Mellons and a debut from Out and Out Blues Band
All ticket sales from the gig will be split 50/50 between the Gregson Centre and Lancaster Music Co-op and their respective fundraisers.
There are a number of ticket options for this gig depending on how much you feel you can give towards The Gregson and Music Co-op’s fundraisers.
All tickets get you 1x admission.
Line-Up
-THE OUT AND OUT BLUES BAND – 7.30pm
The Out and Out Blues Band (The Out and Outs) are exactly as advertised – they explore the Blues from Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, through BB King, Bobby Bland and Taj Mahal, to Rory Gallagher – their versions of both the classics and the more obscure.
Hammond Organ & Leslie, Tenor Sax, Harmonica, Guitar, Bass and Drums – all handled with over 150 years of combined musical experience. It’s a dynamic road trip into the genre that started it all – heartfelt and sometimes fierce, the Out & Outs live to play. www.theoutandouts.com for full line-up and more info.
-TELEX SUN – 8.30pm
Telex Sun are a synth-driven alternative/new wave band from Lancaster. Formed through a mutual love of weird, obscure records and a fondness for Scotch, the band is a four piece group featuring: Adam Tutt – Guitar and Vocals; Jonny Parks – Synthesisers, Vocals and Guitar; Jacob O’Neill – Bass; and Dan Livermore – Drums
Encompassing a mixture of styles and genres, Telex Sun play a variety of songs, with well known hits and crowd pleasers mixed in alongside some slightly more unusual tunes. Throw in a few weird sounds and effects, and the result is a unique, memorable experience which has something for everyone.
-HELLEN AND THE MELLONS – 9.30pm
Indie rock band Hellen and the Mellons was founded in the thriving pub music scene of Lancaster. At its centre is Hellen Kelly, dedicated songsmith inspired by choppy relationships, people with stories to tell, and the spectrum of emotions that come with being flung into the world.Hellen is accompanied by some of Lancaster’s finest; Gavin Neil, Alex Jackson & Sol Grey aka the Mellons! A charismatic bunch of rock ‘n’ rollers that’ll get the crowd dancing. There’s a funky, folky and rocky song for everyone – you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll be swept away!
-THE CONVULSIONS– 10.30pm
The Convulsions are a sharply dressed retro riff based mod funk punk soul outfit with frenetic harmonica, horns, organ, bass, drums and creature screams writhing in hard edged forays into late 60’s boogaloo and deep funk. Lyrics, where audible, offer searing insights into societal absurdities and duplicitous romance with an explosive stage presence.
The Convulsions have enjoyed a wide range of performances in venues and festivals. Internationally the band has performed in Serbia, USA, Central America and Eastern Europe.